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last updated:
9 September, 2024
Travellers taking photos of hot-air balloons in flight in the town of Göreme in the early morning in Turkey. Photo: Shutterstock
Tourism

6 destinations best observed from a hot-air balloon

The basket of a hot-air balloon gives a fantastic perspective on the likes of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, Yangshuo’s limestone pinnacles and the Serengeti’s wildlife.

Tourism

Recap | The best beach holidays from Maldives luxury to Thailand eco-friendly havens

Travel Safety

Editorial | Don’t risk your life for the sake of a selfie

New Zealand

Tourists can now ‘work from home’ from New Zealand under new visa rules

From Monday, New Zealand’s visitor visa allows people to work remotely while travelling in the country.

A man hikes at Roys Peak near Lake Wanaka on New Zealand’s South Island. Photo: Getty Images
Asia travel

Insiders’ guide to Malaysia’s rustic island paradise, Langkawi

The largely undeveloped tropical getaway is a rare find – here’s how to get the best out of a trip and soak up its relaxed vibe.

Luxury travel

‘Escapism and magic’: why more tourists are booking luxury train journeys

People’s love of slow travel, new experiences and vintage is behind the increasing popularity of ultra-luxury train travel.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Thailand assures Hongkongers over safety amid forced labour scams

Thai consulate in Hong Kong says country is working with neighbouring countries to clamp down on scam farms.

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A view of Myanmar’s Myawaddy, along the border with Thailand. The area is home to some of the notorious scam centres. Photo: AFP
Wellness

Airport sensory rooms offer a quiet space ideal for neurodiverse travellers

Sensory rooms at airports are areas of calm to counter the stress and overstimulation of travel, particularly for those with special needs.

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Asia travel

From Hoi An to Hanoi: a ride along Vietnam’s twisty Ho Chi Minh Highway

Mountain scenes, quaint villages, chaotic traffic, cheap motels and repetitive noodle soup, punctuated by the occasional flat tyre.

Asia travel

‘French quality, Cambodian kindness’ at hospitality school in Siem Reap

Paul Dubrule, co-founder of the Accor hotels group, opened his hospitality school in 2002. It has since trained more than 4,400 Cambodians.

Hospitality students at the entrance to the École d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule, opened in Siem Reap, Cambodia, 23 years ago by the Accor hotels group co-founder. Photo: Erika Na
Travel Destinations

Hong Kong budget travel queen visits 143 countries, 50 to go this year

47-year-old Kez Williams aims to visit every UN-recognised country. She tells the Post how and why she travels so much and offers some tips.

Kez Williams aims to visit all the United Nations-recognised countries in the world. Photo: courtesy of Kez Williams
Crime in Hong Kong

Thailand set to roll out measures on visitor safety, Hong Kong official says

Security official Michael Cheuk expresses hope 12 Hong Kong residents stuck in Southeast Asia can be brought home before Lunar New Year.

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Asia travel

6 wellness retreats to try in Southeast Asia in 2025

Asia has a deep well of riches when it comes to wellness resorts, from the Namia River Retreat, in Vietnam, to Shinta Mani Wild, in Cambodia.

Singapore

A decade ago, the US had the most powerful passport. Now it’s Singapore

This year, American passport holders can enter 186 countries and territories without a visa. For Singapore it’s 195.

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Tourism

7 big travel trends in 2025, from package trips to ‘set-jetting’

Also trending this year: ‘not hot’ destinations, more solo female travel, natural phenomena tourism and holidays with purpose, experts say.

A woman solo traveller enjoys a sightseeing trip on a Thai longtail boat near the Ratchaprapha Dam in Thailand’s Khao Sok National Park. Growth in solo female travel is one of the travel trends foreseen in 2025. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Cathay apologises after second suspected food poisoning

For two consecutive days, passengers arriving on flight CX640 from Kathmandu have shown symptoms of food poisoning.

United States

JetBlue passenger opens emergency exit after reportedly arguing with girlfriend

The incident caused a three-hour delay for his own flight to Puerto Rico, and also postponed dozens of other flights at Boston Logan International Airport.

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Cathay Pacific

2 Cathay passengers charged over scuffle on flight from Japan to Hong Kong

Woman from Hong Kong and another from mainland China arrested after altercation that allegedly involved throwing items at each other.

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A Cathay spokesman said the two passengers engaged in disruptive behaviour after the aircraft landed in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China travel

Shanghai draws S Koreans in droves as China’s visa-free entry entices travellers

Even some less-visited places around Shanghai are gaining popularity, but the language barrier, pollution and internet censorship may still deter some visits.

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Asia travel

8 Asian surfing spots to ride the waves, from Phuket to Sri Lanka

Surfing is banned in Hong Kong, but the rest of Asia offers great alternatives for everyone – from Phuket’s beginner waves to Indonesia’s challenging barrels.

Ukraine war

Some Chinese flights avoiding southern Russia after Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Flights to Georgia and Hungary seem to avoid Russia’s Dagestan region after plane carrying 67 allegedly shot down by Russian air defence.

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China is among the few countries still using Russian airspace for civilian flights since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Photo: Xinhua
Foreigners in China

China’s bid to bring back foreign visitors is bearing fruit, but is it enough?

Visitor numbers are well down on pre-Covid levels despite a string of measures, including the offer of visa-free access.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
China economy

My Take | China’s extended visa-free tourist stays drive momentum for opening

Its latest foreign-visitor policy shows that China is willing to be pragmatic, rather than adhering strictly to ideologies.

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Tourism

The hottest travel destinations for your holidays in 2025

From Greenland’s northern lights and Chiang Mai’s food festival, to the Kumbh Mela in India, 2025 promises a diverse range of travel experiences.

Tourism

Eclipse-chasing on Easter Island, amid the moai statues

An eclipse-chaser visited Rapa Nui to enjoy a mystical experience: the island’s first ‘ring of fire’ since 1788, viewed from among its mysterious stone heads.

Rano Raraku is home to Rapa Nui’s iconic buried heads. Photo: Jamie Carter
Wellness

How to stay healthy and fit while travelling? Experts share 7 tips

Hong Kong-based naturopaths explain how to make your next trip safe and stress-free, from packing for emergencies to getting over jet lag.

Exercising while travelling helps strengthen the immune system and can be done in the comfort of your hotel room. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel

Planning a Chinese family’s multigenerational holiday to Hokkaido, Japan

Keeping everybody happy on a multigenerational holiday to the Japanese island proved to be far simpler than feared.

Asia travel

Indonesia’s smallest city offers beaches, boat rides and seafood galore

Sibolga may not feature on the international tourist trail – unlike the nearby Nias and Mentawai Islands – but there is enough to do to make a short stop-over in Indonesia’s smallest city worthwhile

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